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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… a lead sponsor) in growing New York-based companies. Hamilton Lane will manage the funds. The firm has a 20-year … York state,” said David Helgerson, managing director at Hamilton Lane. “Throughout this process, we have supported … companies. The Fund will build a portfolio of 16 to 18 co-investments, diversified by year, strategy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesScience Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an appropriate cost-benefit analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, … Frankfort in Herkimer County. SANY, which is governed by a seven-member Board, has approximately 1,600 students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… threshold requirements for the use of a purchase order (PO) and the procurement card (PCard). These requirements are … Card Use . Update : Agencies are required to use a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from any … threshold requirements for the use of a purchase order PO and the procurement card PCard These requirements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… not follow their procurement policy and seek competition for project related professional services totaling more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures for the period January 1, … could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35XIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… the federal grant number as the Project ID when creating new projects in SFS is no longer recommended, as the Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-descriptionFishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Fishers Island Waste Management District is located in the Town of … Fishers Island Waste Management District Purchasing 2015M292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … and voting, aim to achieve just that. As we start the 2024 proxy season, I am confident that our stewardship … speaking directly with company directors and executives. 2024 Stewardship Priorities The release of the Fund's 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… all school districts to ensure that their health education programs recognize the multiple dimensions of health by … education program (IEP), schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and … curriculum, namely in the form of issued guidance and resources made available on its website. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsOpinion 99-14
… expenditures such as trade-in allowances ( Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593; Signacon v Mulroy … Village of Endicott , 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; Citiwide News, Inc. , supra ; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-13, p 33). When … nature" or "focal point" ( Exley , supra ; Citiwide News , supra ). In examining the "total character" of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… bidding it is difficult to determine whether the price is reasonable and the contract is in the best interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials … competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $463,310. 31 purchases totaling $165,747, which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Cohocton and Prattsburgh in Steuben County, the Towns of Italy and Middlesex in Yates County and the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Village obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to … awarded two contracts, totaling $2.8 million. Instead of competitively bidding these contracts, officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing … purchases are adequately supported and have no possibility of competition. Obtain and review necessary and sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… did not audit 69 claims totaling $150,187 as required by New York State Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… that the District may overfund reserves which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157